Queenstown 30-Minute Alpine Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing via Skippers Canyon

Lift off on a 30-minute Southern Alps helicopter flight with a season-dependent alpine landing and views over historic Skippers Canyon.

Getting started

Check in for your 30-minute helicopter flight and meet your experienced pilot before boarding. After a brief overview of the route and conditions, you fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff. Once everyone is settled, the helicopter lifts away from Queenstown, heading toward the Southern Alps.

What to expect

Southern Alps flight and alpine landing

This experience centers on an aerial journey over the Southern Alps, combined with an alpine or snow landing that depends on the season and conditions.

Features

• During the 30-minute helicopter flight, you travel out over the Southern Alps, giving you time to see the scale of the mountain ranges that frame the region. The duration allows for both flying and time on the ground during the landing.
• Views of the Southern Alps and Skippers Canyon unfold beneath you, including the historic Skippers Canyon carved by the Shotover River. From the air, you can observe the deep ravines and rugged terrain that define this landscape.
• An alpine or snow landing, season dependent, is included as part of the flight. After touching down at an alpine or snow location, you step out to experience the high-altitude environment before reboarding for the return leg.
• Commentary from your experienced pilot is provided throughout the flight, highlighting key features of the Southern Alps and pointing out Skippers Canyon as you fly. Their insights help you understand the route, the historic character of Skippers Canyon, and the scenery you are viewing.